Vehicle Description
The 1972 Dodge Challenger is one the most fearsome vehicles of the
muscle car era. So when you have a restomod with 480+ hp Magnum V8,
four wheel disc brakes, and the slickest paint around, you know the
top dog has arrived.
Just looking down the bright, shiny flanks of this Challenger, you
can see that the money was spent wisely, because the sheetmetal is
straight on this 45-year-old muscle machine. Panel fit and body
gaps are far superior to what you would had from the factory, which
makes for the best canvas around. This one earns its mean attitude
through a paint scheme that will get you attention everywhere from
the car shows to biker bars. The separation on the Hemi Orange and
black almost looks Harley-Davidson, especially with the silver
stripe that perfectly follows the contours of this icon. The whole
presentation is cleared over to give a uniform shine that lets
everyone know that no expense was spared. And just in case they
weren't already convinced this was a cut-above classic, the bumpers
were re-dipped for a mirror-like shine; the iconic dual scoop hood
has bold callouts; and there's an LED taillight package, because
that's the best view lessor cars are going to get. Finish it off
with staggered set of large Foose alloys (18/20-ich front/rear),
and you've got the makings for one mean street machine.
Inside, this car continues to tell everyone it's serious about
performance. Those modern carbon fiber sports seats up front keep
you planted far better than anything that came out of the '70s, and
the four-point harnesses are there to tell you this Mopar is the
real deal. This has also been upgraded for comfort with leather
inserts on the dash, center console, and door panels that are far
more comfortable then what came from the factory. And the orange
stitching is the kind of detail that lets everyone know this was
quite a thoughtful build. New carpets and headliner complete the
dark premium package. But more than just luxury, this is a true
driver's machine. Your right hand perfectly falls onto the B&M
Megashifter; your left one will love the new three-spoke sports
steering wheel; and beyond that is the full Rallye gauge
cluster.
Mopar means muscle, and the engine bay in this custom build doesn't
disappoint. When you life the hood, the Mopar Performance fined
valve covers and matching air topper are part of a striking overall
presentation, but the real treats are what happens when you dig a
little deeper. This is a period-correct beastly 440 cubic-inch
Magnum V8 RB block, which makes it quite desirable all on its own.
But then it was rebuilt and reinforced with plenty of performance
goodies. This includes an Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads,
Edelbrock cam & lifters, new main bearings, new cam bearings, MSD
ignition, and three-row aluminum radiator. The V8 inhales deeply
through an Edelbrock Performer Series 750 CFM four-barrel
carburetor and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, and it exhales with
authority from Hooker headers. The total package is rated at 482
horsepower, and everyone knows it thanks to the fierce growl of the
three-inch H-pipe dual exhaust. It all gets to the ground thanks to
a stout Torqueflite A727 three-speed automatic that's been rebuilt
for stoutness. All this power is nothing without control, that's
why you also have a complete Hotchkis performance suspension
upgrade that includes new rear leaf springs, control arms, torsion
bars, and sway bars front & rear. Add in a Wilwood four-wheel disc
brake package and modern performance tires, and this is the Mopar
legend that's easy to keep under control.
This is a turnkey ready speed machine that is wrapped in the
sheetmetal of an icon. Many dream about a classic like this, but
only one will get it. So if you want it to be you, hurry and call
today!